Photograph is dated between 1901 and 1914 (James Nelson Undertaker in premises next to library - he took over business there in 1901 and died in 1914, after which business became 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers').This is the earliest detailed photograph of the Linton library building that is in the LDHS collection, although the building can be glimpsed in other photographs of Sussex Street.Postcard - Sepia photograph of Linton Public Library building in Sussex Street, Linton. Building has verandah supported by four posts, and curved parapet. "LINTON / PUBLIC LIBRARY" on parapet. Signs painted on windows: LHS - "PUBLIC LIBRARY" ; RHS - "READING ROOM". Building appears to have only one window on north wall.linton public library, buildings, james nelson [undertaker]

The photograph is dated to between 1927 and 1932, as the Nelson house has been renovated (this happened in 1927). Dan Cornish sold his shoe shop in 1932 (it became Murrell's newsagency). Black and white image which shows buildings in Sussex Street, Linton. The building in the foreground, the Linton Public Library, has a car parked in front of it. Other buildings are the house owned by the Nelson family, the Railway Hotel, Dan Cornish's shoe shop and the weighbridge. A gas lamp is attached to the verandah of the library building. The library building still has the curvilinear parapet which is shown in a photo of the building taken between1901 and 1914.linton public library, nelson premises, railway hotel, dan cornish shoe shop, weighbridge

Photograph dated to between 1903 and 1914. The original wooden buildings of the Railway Hotel were removed in early 1903 and a brick replacement erected that year. James Nelson (who ran the undertaker's business shown next to the hotel) died in 1914 and the business was afterwards run as 'Nelson Bros. Undertakers' by his three sons.This is a cropped version of a photograph (Registration no. 338) which shows both east and west sides of Sussex Street. The photograph has been mounted on card (for use at LDHS exhibition, 1983). sussex street linton, railway hotel linton, james nelson undertaker, linton public library

Receipt issued to Linton Public Library. A.T. Darling was a general Storekeeper. The shop was formerly Shepherd's store and inherited by Alf Darling after Joseph Shepherd died. Albert Crossthwaite was store manager.Text: " SUSSEX STREET / Linton / Linton Public Library / Bought of A.T. Darling, / General Storekeeper. "linton public library, a.t. darling

The Linton library initially operated under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute, from around 1871. The library later received funding under Free Library schemes, and was known as the Linton Free Library or the Linton Public Library. By the time the library closed in 1975, it was a government funded public library managed through the Grenville Shire Council. The photograph was taken after renovations of the building were undertaken in 1994. At the time, it was understood that the library had opened in 1874.Photograph taken 1994 which shows the former Linton Public Library building after restoration.linton public library, linton free library, buildings

Colour photograph showing the exterior of the former Linton Public Library building.buildings

Colour photograph which shows the former Linton public library building, the former Nelson Bros Undertakers building (now in use as the LDHS resource centre), and the Railway Hotel.linton public library, nelson bros undertakers, railway hotel

One of three colour photographs which have been printed on a single sheet of photographic paper. The photograph shows the view to the south along the east side of Sussex Street. The former public library building, the Historical Society building (formerly Nelson Bros Undertakers), the Railway Hotel, the former CFA building and other shops and houses can be seen on the left of the photograph, which was taken by Gary Hunt in 2014.linton public library building, linton & district historical society resource centre building, railway hotel linton, cfa building linton, sussex street linton

Dated to late 1920s or early 1930s as Nelson building has been renovated as a Californian bungalow. The earlier curvilinear parapet on the library building (see photo - Registration no. 166) has been squared off, and a small pedimented timber parapet has been added above.Black and white photograph of Linton's main street, Sussex Street. View of Railway Hotel, Nelson undertaker building, public library and "cash emporium". Cars parked and driving along Sussex St."Linton Main Street".sussex street linton, railway hotel, nelson undertakers, linton public library, cash emporium, transport, cars

Photograph is thought to have been taken after 1932, as it depicts Bennett's Garage, built 1928, and also Murrell's Newsagency, which moved into premises on the east side of Sussex Street in 1932.Black and white copy of original photograph, showing east side of Sussex Street between public library building and Bennett's Garage.east side sussex street linton, linton public library, railway hotel, murrell's newsagency, linton weighbridge, bennett's garage

Postcard with five images of buildings and places within Linton, Victoria. Images include Pioneer Memorial, Linton Historical Society Resource Centre, Linton Post Office, Linton War Memorial and Public Library.Text, front: " Linton Victoria ".pioneer memorial, linton historical society resource centre, linton post office, linton war memorial, public library

The Linton library opened in 1871 under the auspices of the Linton Mechanics' Institute. It was later funded by grants for Free Libraries, and operated as a lending library until the 1960s. It was known at different times as the Linton Public Library and the Linton Free Library. This photograph shows a somewhat dilapidated "Linton Free Library". The verandah shown in earlier photos of this building has been removed. The building next to it is the former Nelson family home and Nelson Bros. undertaker's office, which was restored in 1987 to become the LDHS Resource Centre.Colour photographs taken in 1988 showing front of a building with a square, pedimented parapet. The building is painted pale blue with white trim, and a chimney can be glimpsed on the right. Next to it a white-painted building with green trim, which has a verandah and pitched roof. Buildings formerly used as library and undertakers.linton free library, nelson brothers undertakers, ldhs resource centre, buildings

Hardcover book with a green fabric cover. Black and gold image of two school girls on cover. 279 pages. 8 full-page original illustrations by Percy Tarrant.fictionA Public School story.jessie mansbergh, sydneham ladies school, violet knight, mrs. george de horne vaizey, fiction

Hardcover book, 191 pages. Front cover of book has a colour image of a man and a woman in a snow landscape.fictionRomance novel.juliet armstrong, romance, fiction